Mission and Goals

Our Vision

We envision a just, inclusive and progressive America that assures racial, political, and economic equity for all people, including Asian American Pacific Islanders.

Our Mission

APACE expands democracy by identifying and removing barriers that prevent AAPIs from being fully civically engaged. We work to create pathways that mobilize, educate and activate our diverse communities to take civic action across Washington State.

Our Values

POLITICAL ACTION – We mobilize AAPI voices and votes to be a unified and powerful force in electoral and civic affairs.

TRANSFORMATION – We recognize electoral processes alone are not enough to create widespread systems change and that true social change comes from an equal investment in personal, institutional, and structural transformation.

ACCOUNTABILITY – We prioritize transparency and modeling a culture of learning that embraces resilience, reflection, and reparation.

COMMUNITY – We are committed to building partnerships, strengthening local networks, practicing shared decision making, and regularly seeking input to better understand the needs of our diverse community.

SELF DETERMINATION – We value the wisdom and experience of every voice in our community and are committed to creating pathways for all AAPIs to participate in determining our future.

EQUITY – We acknowledge systems of oppression impact individuals differently based on the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, religion, immigration status, English-proficiency, ability, age, and class, and are committed to building political power that is centered on the voices of those most impacted by injustice.

Current Projects

Look on our social media for stories of our community leaders and why they vote.

Look out for APACEvotes tables at local community events and register/pledge to vote with us!

Are you a college student? APACEvotes is hosting its inaugural Campus Vote Competition! Compete with other student groups and engage with your campus on issues you’re passionate about.

Interested in getting more involved? We are currently accepting volunteer and intern applications. Please see the volunteer tab for more information!

Facts About Voting

Asian Americans are part of the most diverse electorate in American history Washington, DC — As millions of Americans turn to early voting, breaking previous records, it is clear that immigrant voters—including Latinos and Asian Americans—are a key part of the early voting story (see reports from PoliticsUSAand Fortune). Immigrants and immigration have been a key part of […]

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We rely on volunteers to reach out into our communities to register API citizens and to encourage them to vote. Help create API voting power by donating as little as three hours of your time.